The Ordinary Peeling Solution AHA 30% + BHA 20% Review

I have been waiting to try The Ordinary Peeling Solution for years and now after all this wait, I finally got the chance to try it out and know what this hype is all about. The launch of The Ordinary in India made me next level excited. We all have been waiting for this for quite a long time.

The Ordinary is known for its simple targetted skincare solutions. People from all around the globe have been a fan of The Ordinary Serums. I personally find The Ordinary as a Brand to have its unique vibe and I love it.

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution Review Summary

Product	The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 20% Peeling Solution
Price	Rs.900/- for 30ml
Availability	Nykaa, Lookfantastic, and Sephora.
Rating	4/5
Best suited for dry or oily skin?	Oily
Safe for sensitive skin and acne-prone skin?	Yes – only in moderation
Safe for eczema or rosacea skin?	No
Burning sensation?	Yes
Allergy safe?	No – triggers redness and rashes

Product Description

With 30% alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic/lactic/tartaric/citric), 2% beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid), hyaluronic acid crosspolymer, vitamin b5, black carrot, and Tasmanian pepper berry

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) exfoliate the skin’s topmost surface for a brighter and more even appearance. Beta hydroxy acids (BHA) also exfoliate the skin with an extended function to help clear pore congestion. This combined 30% AHA and 2% BHA solution offers deeper exfoliation to help fight visible blemishes and improve skin radiance. The formula also enhances the appearance of skin texture and reduces the look of fine lines with continued use.

This formula contains a studied Tasmanian Pepperberry derivative to help reduce irritation associated with acid use. This derivative is of plant origin and varies in color seasonally and this color variation may be apparent in the formula from time to time. This formula is further supported with a crosspolymer form of hyaluronic acid for comfort, Vitamin B5 to assist healing, and black carrot as an antioxidant.

The Ordinary AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Ingredients

Glycolic Acid, Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.

How to Use The Ordinary Peeling Solution

• Clean the face and wait for the skin to dry. Do not use it on wet skin.
• Apply evenly across the face and neck using fingertips, avoiding the eye area.
• Leave on for no more than 10 minutes.
• Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
• Do not use on sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin.
• Avoid eye contour and contact with eyes both during application and rinse off.
• This low-viscosity solution is intended to be used as a masque. Do not leave it on for longer than 10 minutes.
• It is not recommended to use more than twice per week.
• Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration.
• If irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician.
• Use only as directed on unbroken skin.
• Patch testing prior to use is advised.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Sunburn alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterward.

Patch test: Patch tests are an easy way to help predict if you may experience a negative initial reaction to a new product. It is recommended to perform a patch test before incorporating any new product into your regimen. The brand has outlined a general method for conducting your own patch test below based on the type of product.

• Apply a small amount of the product onto a clean area of skin on the upper forearm.
• Keep the area dry.
• If the product has a specified duration of use, rinse off after this time has elapsed. Otherwise, rinse off after 24 hours.
• If any redness, burning, itching, blistering, or irritation is observed at any time throughout the test, do not use the product.

The Ordinary Peeling Solution: Packaging and Fragrance

My Skin Type: Combination to Oily in Summer, Dry in Winter, Sensitive, and Acne-Prone Skin

Packaging: It comes in a translucent bottle with a dropper cap with a label informing about the product and directions. I find it completely safe for travel as I recently packed The Ordinary Salicylic Acid with me on my trip to Udaipur.

It further comes in an outer box which I store for months for no reason.

Fragrance: It has a strong acidic thing. I won’t exactly call this fragrance it is just how acids feel when you sniff them.

My Experience with The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 20% Peeling Solution

Though this is the first time I tried my hands on The Ordinary Peeling Solution, I have been aware of the fact that is not just another skincare product. You need to be careful and aware of this product and what it does since it has a very high concentration of free acid as suggested by the Brand also.

In simple words, a peeling solution is a mix of AHAs and BHAs which help in exfoliating the skin. It helps in treating those tiny little bumps, clogged pores, and blemishes. I wasn’t much of a fan of peeling solutions until I tried The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. That is when I realized what a peeling solution is capable of.

All this time I wondered if this is an exfoliating step then what is so different with the regular exfoliators like our age-old St.Ives. I didn’t realize the peeling solution is a whole other game on a whole other level until I tried it by myself. The results are so different that you become habitual of it and can not go back to not using it. At least this is the case with me.

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The day I tried The Ordinary Peeling Solution after I cleaned my face, I noticed a heavy tingling sensation. I know that it is a good sign and that was a sweet pain lol. The areas around my nose and upper lips felt the most amount of weird sensation. It took me a minute but it was all settled later.

As suggested by the Brand, I left the solution for about 10 minutes and rinsed it off with normal-temperature water. While washing it off, I felt my skin literally breathing. It was like my pores feeling the air. I ain’t kidding it felt so fresh and new that I don’t exactly have the words.

Initially, I didn’t see any changes. My skin looked the same but felt so different and fresh. After using it regularly for about a month, twice a week, I started to see really good results. Those tiny bumps started to disappear. The texture of my skin started to improve. There was overall clarity because my pores started to get rid of the clogged oil and debris. I could see how The Ordinary peeling solution gave my skin a weekly treatment sort of thing.

I didn’t realize what my skin was holding until the solution started to give me results. It isn’t something like an overnight magic treatment for your skin. It becomes a part of the routine and works wonderfully over the course of time.

All those tiny oil heads I was concerned about, the textured skin which was actually just trapped oil and dirt, the damage due to pollution and dust, everything sort of corrects with The Ordinary Peeling Solution.

I now legit feel excited to use this every Wednesday and Sunday night. I love the tingling sensation, I love how my skin feels and I love how it works on my skin.

Being a sensitive and acne-prone skin person, I didn’t notice any breakouts or allergies. It is a part of my skincare routine now.

Can the ordinary peeling solution be used on acne?

While the peeling solution can help improve the overall texture and appearance of the skin, it may not be specifically formulated to target acne. Acne is a complex skin condition that requires a comprehensive approach involving suitable cleansers, treatments, and moisturizers. Plus, using the peeling solution while you have active acne might worsen it.

This was it for today. I hope you have found the review of The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution helpful. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

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